I have 2 solution ideas:
A) I use the app Now Back in Stock to automatically build a list of customers waiting for a product to come back in stock, and also to get pre-orders / pre-interest in a new product or design.
That's the easy solution but the downside is those customers aren't yet customers, they haven't committed payment info (a % will buy when it comes available, but it's less than 50% in my experience).
B) You can use Stripe to accept the pre-order and collect the credit card information without charging them yet. What you can do is create a "customer" object with their info, then initiate the charge later.
I created a custom Stripe integration for payments on my site speedboostr.com/services - this charges customers immediately, but the procedure would be similar, just with different wording (you'd say "we'll store your information securely and charge when the order ships"...)
If I build this for you, here's the approach I would take:
- Add the Stripe capture to either a Pre Order button on a product page, or create a special landing page for this product.
- Set up a backend server to accept the encrypted transfer data from your site (cc info), process it, and create the customer in your Stripe account.
- I can also connect an API to an email service provider to collect emails into a list if you'd like.
- Create a plan and instructions on how to charge the saved customers when you're ready.
If you'd like me to build this, send me an email to joe@speedboostr.com with any other details and I can provide a quote / timeline.
Founder of
Speed Boostr (Shopify optimization and dev agency).
Creator of
Order Automator (app that auto fulfills orders, adds tags, emails).
Creator of
Shopify Analyzer (free performance analysis tool).
I also build custom apps and automated solutions.
Enjoy the adventure!
